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Experience the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square to hear the Pope and receive his blessing. Or upgrade with Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tickets plus an audio guide to explore art at your pace.

Highlights

• Feel the thrill of seeing the Pope live at the heart of St. Peter’s.
• Pick your pace: Audience only, or add Museums + Sistine with audio.
• Start stress-free with easy meeting support and clear guidance.
• Unlock Vatican masterpieces after the blessing—no planning needed.
• Finish under Michelangelo’s ceiling, a moment that stays with you.

Description

Start your morning in Vatican City with a smooth, organized meeting point so everything runs without hassle. This activity offers two options: you can choose the Papal Audience only, or upgrade to include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with tickets and an audio guide. Your day begins with the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square (or the Paul VI Audience Hall in case of bad weather). Join thousands of pilgrims as the Pope arrives, greets the faithful, and shares his weekly message. You’ll listen to prayers, reflections, and blessings in an atmosphere that feels both solemn and uplifting, made even more special by the crowd’s shared emotion. If you selected the upgrade option, after the Audience, you’ll continue to the Vatican Museums. With your included entrance ticket and audio guide, you can explore at your own pace, moving through magnificent galleries filled with ancient sculptures, rich tapestries, and Renaissance masterpieces. Your visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll admire Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, including the iconic ceiling and “The Last Judgment.” The blend of artistic wonder and spiritual meaning makes this a highlight of any Rome trip.

Includes

Host at the meeting point and escort to the entrance (both options) Papal Audience tickets (both options) Assistance on site throughout the experience (both options) Skip-the-line Vatican Museums tickets (Option 2 only) Sistine Chapel access (Option 2 only) Audio guide for the Vatican Museums (Option 2 only) Audio guide languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese (Option 2 only)

Important Information

• * Arrive early for the Papal Audience to secure a good viewing spot. * A strict dress code applies in the Vatican: shoulders and knees must be covered (no shorts or sleeveless tops). * The Vatican Museums are very large, so comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. * Photos are allowed in the Museums and Sistine Chapel, but **no flash**. * If you choose the Museums option, the audio guide is available in: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, and Portuguese. * To collect the audio guide, you must leave a valid **identity document (not a passport)** as a deposit; it will be returned when you hand back the device. * Please note that the Papal Audience schedule and proceedings are decided entirely by the Holy Father and Vatican authorities. Any last-minute changes (timing, duration, motorcade route, etc.) are beyond our control and are not the responsibility of the activity provider.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund